Best Lisa Conway Podcasts (2025)

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Niche Your Salon 35:07

43m ago35:07

35:07

Today I talk about finding a niche for your Salon, Spa or Clinic, something that makes it, and you stand out from the crowd. Also, I am running a FREE Masterclass tomorrow (26 May 2025) on Team Targets and Performance to register the details are below. https://thesalonmentors.com/2025-masterclass MY OTHER FREE STUFF Salon Success Playbook https://s…

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Morgan Toney on Circles, Elders, and Phil Collins, ep. 311 1:00:58

7h ago1:00:58

1:00:58

Circles have played a huge role in fiddler and singer Morgan Toney's life thus far: from drum circles, to talking circles, to the Earth itself (a circle!). In our Basic Folk conversation, Morgan talks about his L'nu (also known as Mi'kmaq) heritage and growing up on what's now called Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, where his ancestors have lived since ti…

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Your Salon Team - Ch 2 16:15

2d ago16:15

16:15

Today I am reading and explaining the second chapter of my second book, Your Salon Team. This book should be every Salon owners guide to finding, motivating and keeping an AMAZING team, that supports you on your journey towards 25 hours on the Salon floor each week. I am running a FREE Masterclass in May 2025 the details are: https://thesalonmentor…

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Episode 403: Moving Toward a Biologically Based Description of MS with Dr. Bruce Bebo, Dr. Daniel Ontaneda, and Kathy Smith 37:14

5d ago37:14

37:14

Last week, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and the European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis convened a meeting in Dublin, Ireland, to dive deeper into what a new framework for describing MS might look like. There's still a tremendous amount of work to be done here. But, considering that whatever language is eventu…

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Team Performance 20:42

4d ago20:42

20:42

Your Salon Team Performance is the second podcast in my Salon Team Target and Performance series. If this is something you are interested in, I am running a FREE Masterclass in May 2025 the details are below. https://thesalonmentors.com/2025-masterclass MY OTHER FREE STUFF Salon Success Playbook https://salonsuccessplaybook.com Facebook https://www…

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When ICE Comes Knocking: A Guide for HR Professionals 29:41

10d ago29:41

29:41

In this episode of HR Nightmares, Lisa Leath, Amy Conway, and Beth Looney tackle one of the most challenging scenarios HR leaders face: immigration enforcement in the workplace. What do you do when ICE shows up unannounced? The team shares real-life stories, including the heartbreaking account of an employee deported after decades in the U.S., and …

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Kris Delmhorst: Inching Forward through Sleepless Nights, ep. 310 52:20

8d ago52:20

52:20

Kris Delmhorst is not a good sleeper. The Western Massachusetts songwriter is usually awake from 2 or 3 am to about 4 or 5am. Sometimes it feels nice and floaty, but other times she is wide awake worrying about anything her brain can get a hold of. This is similar to a feeling with which she ended her tenth record, 'Ghosts in the Garden,' with the …

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Your Salon Team - Ch 1 33:33

9d ago33:33

33:33

Today I am reading and explaining the first chapter of my second book, Your Salon Team. This book should be every Salon owners guide to finding, motivating and keeping an AMAZING team, that supports you on your journey towards 25 hours on the Salon floor each week. I am running a FREE Masterclass in May 2025 the details are: https://thesalonmentors…

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Episode 402: The Importance of Asserting Your Personal Style When You're Living with MS with Jeri Zink Denz 31:00

13d ago31:00

31:00

If you're living with MS, you might experience days when it feels like you're losing your sense of who you are, as your sense of self gets redefined by your symptoms. Reasserting your personal style can be a powerful way to rediscover joy in who you are while reclaiming your identity. Jeri Zink Denz lives with MS and works in the luxury fashion ind…

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Team Targets 17:57

11d ago17:57

17:57

Team Targets, what a tough topic! This is the part 1 in my Salon Team Target and Performance series. If this is something you are interested in, I am running a FREE Masterclass in May 2025 the details are below. https://thesalonmentors.com/2025-masterclass MY OTHER FREE STUFF Salon Success Playbook https://salonsuccessplaybook.com Facebook https://…

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Sara Watkins on I'm With Her's Witchy AF New Record, ep. 309 54:09

15d ago54:09

54:09

Sara Watkins joins Basic Folk to talk about 'Wild and Clear and Blue,' the new album from I'm With Her, her band with Sarah Jarosz and Aoife O'Donovan. The new LP was inspired by looking back on your life in order to move forward, with a very witchy manner of speaking that encompasses the ancient, mysterious, and spiritual. Sara shares insights int…

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Episode 401: The Things That (Should) Happen at Your Appointment With Your Neurologist with Dr. Barbara Giesser 32:09

20d ago32:09

32:09

Most people living with MS don't see their neurologist often. For many, it might be only once or twice a year. A lot of important things take place during that appointment. Symptoms are assessed. Decisions about disease-modifying therapies are made or, sometimes, changed. Questions get asked and, hopefully, answered. Dr. Barbara Giesser returns to …

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Mary Gauthier & Jaimee Harris on THE Three Shoes, Alchemy and Weeding out Baddies, ep. 308 57:54

22d ago57:54

57:54

Mary Gauthier and Jaimee Harris talk to Lizzie and Cindy for Basic Folk on-board the Cayamo cruise in front of a live audience. We get down to business in addressing NICE things by asking Mary what kind of shoes she's wearing – as she has a reputation for enjoying the good stuff, especially on her feet. After that, we asked and Jaimee Harris enthus…

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Episode 400: The President and CEO of the National MS Society Looks Back at the Past and Shares a Vision of the Future with Dr. Tim Coetzee 35:02

27d ago35:02

35:02

Welcome to the 400th episode of RealTalk MS! Over the past nearly eight years, it's been my absolute honor to bring you insights from leading experts, researchers, advocates, and, perhaps most importantly, from people living with MS themselves. And we have no intention of stopping here! We're excited to continue bringing you the information and con…

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Susan Werner on Defining Hard Work, Paid Vacations, and Relaxing as Indie Musician, ep. 307 46:29

29d ago46:29

46:29

The dynamic songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Susan Werner talks to us onboard the Cayamo cruise, which she describes as a "paid vacation." Reflecting on her upbringing on a working farm, Susan discusses the hard work that shaped her, but also how she’s learning to embrace rest and relaxation. With humor and insight, she navigates the balance be…

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Episode 399: How Spirituality Can Make a Difference If You're Living with MS with Dr. Mana Ali Carter 32:14

1M ago32:14

32:14

Research shows that spirituality can benefit mental health and improve overall well-being. And it can play a meaningful role in helping people cope with life’s challenges, like living with MS. This week, Dr. Mana Ali Carter, a rehabilitation psychologist at MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital in Washington D.C., joins me to discuss the positiv…

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Jon Muq: Uganda, Cruise Ship Food and His Googly-Eyed Guitar, ep. 306 34:55

1M ago34:55

34:55

Originally from the village of Mutungo, Uganda (near the country's capital of Kampala), Jon Muq's journey to his current life of touring with an Austin, Texas home-base has been unconventional. Onboard the Cayamo cruise earlier this year, we talked to Jon about his childhood experiences, including fetching water with friends and "We Are the World,"…

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Episode 398: How Breakthrough Discoveries in MS Research Will Impact MS Care with Dr. Amit Bar-Or 24:05

1M ago24:05

24:05

Last week, at the American Academy of Neurology annual meeting, Dr. Amit Bar-Or received the John Dystel Prize for Multiple Sclerosis Research for his multiple achievements that have advanced our knowledge of neuroimmunology, precision medicine, and biomarkers in MS. We talked with Dr. Bar-Or about how some of the latest discoveries in MS research …

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Ani DiFranco & Carsie Blanton: Menopause, The Wild Child, and Naps to fight Capitalism, ep. 305 43:44

1M ago43:44

43:44

Basic Folk is making trouble at sea with Ani DiFranco and Carsie Blanton! Hosts Lizzie and Cindy had the opportunity to speak with the two like-minded radical songwriters aboard the 2025 edition of Cayamo, a roots music cruise. Our conversation kicks off with Ani sharing her transformative experience performing as Persephone in the Broadway show 'H…

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Episode 397: Managing Grief and MS with Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor 35:34

2M ago35:34

35:34

For many people, it can be difficult to talk about the feelings of loss that can accompany MS. For some, it's the loss of the way they imagined their life would turn out. For others, it's the more specific loss of function. Perhaps the loss of their mobility. Or a decline in their cognitive skills. It's painful to imagine any of these scenarios, le…

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AI in the Workplace: Friend or Foe? 35:46

2M ago35:46

35:46

Welcome to Season 4 of HR Nightmares. Today, Lisa Leath (Chief People Officer at Vantaca), Beth Looney (Senior Consultant at Leath HR Group), and Amy Conway (Senior Consultant at Leath HR Group) tackle artificial intelligence in the workplace. Is AI revolutionizing business or threatening jobs? Let's find out. Our hosts examine how differently busi…

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Loudon Wainwright III: Oversharing, Family Ties, and Musical Legacy, ep. 304 46:20

2M ago46:20

46:20

The legendary Loudon Wainwright III, whose career has spanned over five decades, is known for his deeply personal songwriting and sharp wit – and oversharing. The patriarch of the Wainwright folk dynasty (which includes Rufus, Martha, their late mother Kate McGarrigle, as well as Lucy and her mother Suzzy Roche), Loudon reflects on the balance betw…

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Episode 396: The Importance of Cancer Screenings for People Living with MS With Dr. Ruth Ann Marrie 31:35

2M ago31:35

31:35

Managing MS means staying focused not only on your MS but also on your overall health. That includes getting routine health screenings to stay ahead of potential complications. Recent research has shown that, compared to healthy people, people with MS are more likely to develop some cancers. Clinician-scientist Dr. Ruth Ann Marrie joins me to discu…

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Olivia Ellen Lloyd: West Virginia to Brooklyn, Finding Ground in Water, ep. 303 1:01:14

2M ago1:01:14

1:01:14

Olivia Ellen Lloyd's latest album, 'Do It Myself,' sees the West Virginia-born Brooklyn-based songwriter reflecting on the powerful imagery of water. She shares how it has been a source of grounding and calmness in her life, from childhood memories spent on the Potomac River to her current love for the ocean, these elements have shaped her artistic…

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Episode 395: Things You Need to Know When You're Managing MS While You're Managing Menopause with Dr. Riley Bove 34:28

2M ago34:28

34:28

When you look at a list of the typical symptoms associated with perimenopause, you'd think you were looking at a list of MS symptoms. And, for women living with MS, that's where the confusion begins. With an estimated 30% of the current MS population now in peri- or post-menopause, researchers are beginning to focus on how menopause and MS interact…

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Bonnie "Prince" Billy On Making Nashville Musical Magic, ep. 302 1:04:32

2M ago1:04:32

1:04:32

Will Oldham, also known as Bonnie "Prince" Billy, has led an illustrious, sometimes mysterious career which has spanned decades and genres. Hailing from and still living in Lexington, KY, in our Basic Folk conversation Will reflects on his journey from a young artist struggling to find his place in the music world to a seasoned musician who embrace…

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Episode 394: Probably The Most Important Conversation About MS Advocacy That We Will Ever Have with Steffany Stern 27:18

2M ago27:18

27:18

Next week, a couple of hundred MS activists will gather in Washington, D.C. for the National MS Society's Public Policy Conference. As we're seeing devastating cuts in funding for MS research, layoffs in every major governmental agency that impacts our healthcare, including the National Institutes of Health, the FDA, CDC, Health and Human Services,…

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Bonus: An ACTRIMS Forum Conversation with Kristine Werner Ozug 18:36

2M ago18:36

18:36

Just a couple of weeks ago, 1,800 scientists, clinicians, postdoctoral fellows, and medical residents gathered in West Palm Beach, Florida, for the Americas Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis annual meeting, better known as the ACTRIMS Forum. Kristine Werner Ozug lives with MS and, full disclosure, she's a member of the Real…

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Bonus: An ACTRIMS Forum Conversation with Dr. Emanuelle Waubant 9:26

2M ago9:26

9:26

Just a couple of weeks ago, 1,800 scientists, clinicians, postdoctoral fellows, and medical residents gathered in West Palm Beach, Florida, for the Americas Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis annual meeting, better known as the ACTRIMS Forum. Dr. Emanuelle Waubant is a neurologist who specializes in treating patients with MS…

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Bonus: An ACTRIMS Forum Conversation with Dr. Mikael Simons 7:46

2M ago7:46

7:46

Just a couple of weeks ago, 1,800 scientists, clinicians, postdoctoral fellows, and medical residents gathered in West Palm Beach, Florida, for the Americas Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis annual meeting, better known as the ACTRIMS Forum. Dr. Mikael Simons is a neurologist and researcher at Technical University Munich an…

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Bonus: An ACTRIMS Conversation with Dr. Daniel Reich 6:04

2M ago6:04

6:04

Just a couple of weeks ago, 1,800 scientists, clinicians, postdoctoral fellows, and medical residents gathered in West Palm Beach, Florida, for the Americas Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis annual meeting, better known as the ACTRIMS Forum. Dr. Daniel Reich is a neurologist and neuroradiologist. He is the Director of the T…

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Rose Cousins & Edie Carey: Bast Friendship, Music, and the Art of Spatula-ing Life, ep. 301 1:25:31

2M ago1:25:31

1:25:31

Rose Cousins and Edie Carey's friendship has blossomed for over two decades. On the occasion of Rose releasing her new album, 'Conditions of Love - Vol 1,' the pair appear on Basic Folk to discuss the new music. They reflect on their early days and their first meeting as well as the ways they’ve influenced each other's careers and personal growth. …

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Bonus: An ACTRIMS Forum Conversation with Dr. Christina Azevedo 8:27

2M ago8:27

8:27

Just a couple of weeks ago, 1,800 scientists, clinicians, postdoctoral fellows, and medical residents gathered in West Palm Beach, Florida, for the Americas Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis annual meeting, better known as the ACTRIMS Forum. Dr. Christina Azevedo is an Associate Professor of Neurology at the University of S…

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Bonus: An ACTRIMS Forum Conversation with Dr. Peter Calabresi 6:22

2M ago6:22

6:22

Just a couple of weeks ago, 1,800 scientists, clinicians, postdoctoral fellows, and medical residents gathered in West Palm Beach, Florida, for the Americas Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis annual meeting, better known as the ACTRIMS Forum. Dr. Peter Calabresi is the Director of the Division of Neuroimmunology and the Dire…

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Episode 393: MS Awareness Week with Case Jernigan and Suni Conway 37:43

3M ago37:43

37:43

It's MS Awareness Week, and the National MS Society is asking everyone in the MS community to tell MS exactly what they think of it. We're kicking off MS Awareness Week by introducing you to two difference-makers in the MS community who have each found their own way of talking back to MS. Case Jernigan is an experimental animator, narrative gamemak…

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An ACTRIMS Forum Conversation with Dr. Nara Michaelson 7:16

3M ago7:16

7:16

Just a couple of weeks ago, 1,800 scientists, clinicians, postdoctoral fellows, and medical residents gathered in West Palm Beach, Florida, for the Americas Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis annual meeting, better known as the ACTRIMS Forum. Dr. Nara Michaelson is a Multiple Sclerosis Fellow at Harvard's Massachusetts Gener…

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An ACTRIMS Forum Conversation with Dr. Darin Okuda 11:23

3M ago11:23

11:23

Just a couple of weeks ago, 1,800 scientists, clinicians, postdoctoral fellows, and medical residents gathered in West Palm Beach, Florida, for the Americas Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis annual meeting, better known as the ACTRIMS Forum. Dr. Darin Okuda is the Director of the Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology Imagi…

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Tiered Pricing 23:20

3M ago23:20

23:20

In this episode I discuss the benefits of tiered pricing in you Salon Spa or Clinic. If you would like to attend my FREE webinar on Tuesday 8th of April 2025 where I will do a deep dive on this topic, just CLICK HERE MY OTHER FREE STUFF Salon Success Playbook https://salonsuccessplaybook.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lisaconwayzing/ Instagr…

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Sierra Hull: Mandolin Magic and Small Town Roots, ep. 300 1:06:40

3M ago1:06:40

1:06:40

When mandolinist Sierra Hull was little, her dad told her she was really good "for a ten year old." The older Hull knew Sierra had a fiery passion for the instrument and he knew exactly how to motivate his daughter. He went on to say that if she wanted to go to jams and porch-play for the rest of her life, she'd learned enough. He gave her realisti…

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Basic Folk Presents: Folk Files: Shady Grove 25:27

3M ago25:27

25:27

Editor’s note: Basic Folk is pleased to introduce our listeners to one of our favorite podcasts by sharing an episode in our feed! Folk Files is a podcast hosted by Olivia Harding that seeks to uncover the mysteries of folk music through the ages and dive deep into the tangled history of murder ballads, sea shanties, rebel songs, and other music th…

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Episode 392: From the 2025 ACTRIMS Forum with Dr. Lilyana Amezcua and Dr. John Corboy 23:22

3M ago23:22

23:22

Last week, 1,800 scientists, clinicians, postdoctoral fellows, and medical residents arrived in West Palm Beach, Florida, for the Americas Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis annual meeting, better known as the ACTRIMS Forum. I'm kicking off our coverage of this important conference by sharing two of the conversations I had a…

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The Naked Salon - chapter 20, (last chapter) 19:49

3M ago19:49

19:49

Each week I am going to read a chapter of my book The Naked Salon and talk about how I got there, and how you can put what you hear into action. This week - Chapter 20, the last chapter. On February 25, I am running a FREE Masterclass on how to Successfully transfer your client's to your team. To register click on this link, https://thesalonmentors…

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Gary Louris talks to Mark Erelli on Songwriting, Late in Life Love, and Technology, ep. 299 1:01:02

3M ago1:01:02

1:01:02

You probably know Gary Louris as the leader of The Jayhawks – or as they refer to themselves, “a band from Minnesota.” The Jayhawks are pioneers of roots rock, alt-country, and Americana. Whatever you wanna call it, they’ve been making records where rock, pop, country, and other forms of American roots music overlap since the mid-1980s. But Louris’…

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Episode 391: Choosing the Right Mobility Device with Dr. Evan Cohen 32:26

3M ago32:26

32:26

MS can limit your ability to get around and do the things you like to do. And when that happens, the right mobility device can be a game-changer when it comes to staying safe, staying active, and improving your quality of life. This week, Dr. Evan Cohen joins me to discuss how to know when it's time to consider a mobility device, and how to choose …

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The Naked Salon - chapter 19 22:50

3M ago22:50

22:50

Each week I am going to read a chapter of my book The Naked Salon and talk about how I got there, and how you can put what you hear into action. This week - Chapter 19. Tomorrow I am running a FREE Masterclass on how to Successfully transfer your client's to your team. To register click on this link, https://thesalonmentors.com/2025-masterclass MY …

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A healthy you is good business 25:47

3M ago25:47

25:47

In this episode I discuss how important it is for your Salon, Spa or Clinic for you to be HEALTHY - it's just makes sense! If you would like to checkout my Healthy Wealthy and Kind Retreat in Bali in August 2025 click on the link, there are only a few spots left so hurry as we always sell out. https://healthywealthykindretreat.com MY OTHER FREE STU…

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Special Episode: A Consensus Paper on Smoldering MS with Dr. Antonio Scalfari 21:19

3M ago21:19

21:19

This special episode of RealTalk MS is sponsored by Sanofi. By now, you may have come across the term smoldering MS and wondered what it means. An international panel of MS experts has published a consensus statement on the definition, biology, and clinical implications of smoldering MS. Joining me is the lead author of that paper, Dr. Antonio Scal…

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Lilly Hiatt: Driving Tunes and Life Lessons, ep. 297 44:50

3M ago44:50

44:50

Singer-songwriter Lilly Hiatt has an interesting way of working melodies and a down to earth way of telling stories about her life and about how she sees the world. All of her albums have cool, crunchy guitar parts that take folk songwriting to a new rockin' level. On her new album 'Forever,' Hiatt's diverse influences are woven into songs that tou…

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The Naked Salon - chapter 18 21:08

3M ago21:08

21:08

Each week I am going to read a chapter of my book The Naked Salon and talk about how I got there, and how you can put what you hear into action. This week - Chapter 17. On February 25, I am running a FREE Masterclass on how to Successfully transfer your client's to your team. To register click on this link, https://thesalonmentors.com/2025-mastercl…

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Bonus Mary Sue Twohy: From Folk Roots to Radio Waves 41:12

3M ago41:12

41:12

SiriusXM's folk radio programmer Mary Sue Twohy has not had a straight career path, but it's certainly been adventurous. Mary Sue, who is about to be inducted into the Folk DJ Hall of Fame, has held many different jobs over her life, most notably as a touring singer songwriter and as a beloved folk radio programmer, host and active community member…

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